What does Thora mean?
Thora is a feminine form linked to the god Thor and to “thunder.”
What does Sigrid mean?
Sigrid joins the Old Norse for “victory” and “fair, beautiful.”
Thora vs Sigrid
Which is more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Thora today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
| Thora | Sigrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Thor's; thunder | Victory, fair |
| Origin | Norse | Norse |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | THOR-ah | SIG-rid |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1883 | 1886 |
| Peak year | 1916 (72) | 2022 (56) |
| In 2025 | 20 | 32 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Thora
Sigrid
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Thora | Sigrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 215 | 235 |
| 2010s | 228 | 186 |
| 2000s | 83 | 114 |
| 1990s | 12 | 116 |
| 1980s | 5 | 107 |
| 1970s | 35 | 167 |
| 1960s | 42 | 285 |
| 1950s | 101 | 321 |
| 1940s | 138 | 423 |
| 1930s | 204 | 263 |
| 1920s | 434 | 191 |
| 1910s | 519 | 333 |
| 1900s | 201 | 156 |
| 1890s | 160 | 179 |
| 1880s | 47 | 34 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Thora or Sigrid more popular?
Sigrid is more popular than Thora today: about 32 US babies were given the name Sigrid in 2025, compared with 20 named Thora.
What is the difference between Thora and Sigrid?
Thora means Thor's; thunder (Norse origin), while Sigrid means Victory, fair (Norse origin).
Which name is older, Thora or Sigrid?
In US records, Thora first appears in 1883 and Sigrid in 1886, so Thora has the longer recorded history.